Iona vs Colgate Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 22

Colgate head coach Matt Langel watches from the bench in the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Texas in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Colgate is a -5.5 point favorite vs Iona
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Iona / Colgate TV channel: ESPN+

The Iona Gaels visit Cotterell Court to take on the Colgate Raiders on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Hamilton, NY.

Colgate is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Iona vs. Colgate Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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Iona vs. Colgate Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iona+5.5 -115O 137.5 -115+170
Colgate -5.5 -105U 137.5 -105-210

Iona vs Colgate Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Colgate will win this college basketball game with 74.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iona vs Colgate Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Colgate will cover the spread with 56.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Colgate have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.15% ROI).

  • 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -44.06% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -12.5% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.1% ROI

Colgate Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colgate has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.55 Units / 4.58% ROI).

  • 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -50% ROI
  • 3-8 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI
  • 8-3 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (460 assists/ 303 TOs) last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iona has averaged 15.4 offensive rebounds per game (169 rebounds/11 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (115 assists/ 176 TOs) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iona averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Colgate Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (479 assists/ 331 TOs) last season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Colgate has 10.6 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Colgate assisted on 479 field goals last season — most among Patriot League Teams

Colgate has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (638 assists/ 458 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona averaged 20.0 defensive rebounds per game (641 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Iona has averaged 20.3 defensive rebounds per game (871 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Iona averaged 20.0 defensive rebounds per game (641 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Iona has averaged 20.3 defensive rebounds per game (871 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Colgate Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (856 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Colgate averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (856 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Colgate allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (2,060 points/1,845 shots) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Colgate has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,142 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.1


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